You mentioned finding these at the library - I see them all the time at Goodwill and other thrift stores too! I'm an Amazon addict but I do love finding a great book thrifted - for a much lower price.

The best piece of advice in this video is, “Don’t obsess over the wrinkles!” So much truth in that statement!

@karenwalker5412

4 жыл бұрын

Hi MiMi G I have been following you for a while last year and got sick was not able to sew or get to my creation room. But God have got me on with life. Im back you sewing was so glad to see you are still teaching an I really love your instructions. With your sew along. Thanks for the advice on the sewing books. There are so many out there. But not that great with details. Good advice. Ms.K from Pittsburgh

@mureenporter9981

4 жыл бұрын

Great advice all around, very helpful.

Another great book to add to your collection is about your sewing machine...often overlooked. It can also be frustrating when your machine, sewing or serger, is not sewing quite right. Tame that Stitch Self Help for your Sewing Machine is Great information on all types of machines! Very practical advice for self help and when it’s best to take the machine to your technician. Also great information on needles, thread and tensions? And information on different types of machines, mechanical, computerized, sergers, embroidery.

Thanks Mimi, I have watched Nancy Zieman every since my high school days. I now watch her reruns. She was amazing, and will surely be missed. Keep posting your clothing that you sew because I also watch everything you do😊 I have learned a lot because I watch every sewing show I can find. I always find important tips. Thanks again.

I love that you mention that it's a journey to learn

The complete book of sewing is AWESOME! I have it and could not be happier.

After watching this the other day, I tried to find The Complete Book of Sewing, only to find, at least in the UK, it was about £50 on Amazon and that was used! Well imagine how excited I was to find it on an eBay auction yesterday and managed to obtain it for £7! Can’t wait for it to arrive 😃

@annamarieh333

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky!🍀

I've been able to find a lot of good sewing books. At discount stores, thrift stores, used book stores or ebay. So you can get books between $1-$5 most people can't afford to pay the 29.99 plus the new hard back cost.

True! My G cups forced me into learning full bust adjustments. I started pattern alterations from day 1! So glad I did!

I've been sewing for many years, but every time I watch your videos, I learn something new and helpful. You've given me just one more reason to buy more books, and since I love and collect books-- Thank you so much for your meaningful and generous sharing of techniques and ideas!

Thank you Mimi!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Very good suggestions on books. I have a few of those in my sewing library. And that was very good advice about not obsessing over every little wrinkle.

Yassssss!!! I'm so glad you made this video! Thank you! I've slowly been buying the books shown in the background of your videos.

love love this vid! i have had some books in my amazon's wishlist for months bcuz i was unsure of course, if to purchase them. so thanks Mimi for sharing your books💕

heads up guys when looking for the books check ebay and amazon, some are cheaper through ebay . thanks for this video

Thank you. You have convinced me to get back into sewing clothes.

Thanks for this video, I own all those books with the exception of the first two yes I go to them all the time happy sewing!

Awwwe. so much Love on the "don't obsess" part. felt super empowered. Thanks, Mimi!

Thank you Mimi, can't to join the academy!!!! Everything looks so well on you....yes FITTING (crucial)

Will we be doing a class on “plus size” sewing in Sew it Academy Mimi? xx

@paulacampbell6672

3 жыл бұрын

I’d be interested in that.

@yvetvasan

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Thank you for the public library shout-out! So many great, FREE resources to be found at your local library.♥️

Nice! I agree I have some of those and I do reference them. I have been sewing a long time but there are still times that a good book helps. I have also found that your tutorial s and depending on the garment, Gertie's books and tutorial s help slot. Thank uou

Hi! I love the support you give, all information how to an what not.This is so beautiful. I been sewing on and off 48 years and never had this kind of information. Thank You so much.

Thank You Mimi. This is so helpful. My husband bought me The Sew Book for Xmas just gone because that is the one I thought I need. Now I will search for these as reference books to support my learning in Sew it Academy which I'm loving, and can't get enough

I love the sewing for fashion designers. I have a modern version of it and it's a beautiful reference book!

I have Fit for Real People, and have been looking for an all around sewing book. I'll look for the first book. And thank you for the pep talk at the end! You're so right!

Mimi that green looks so pretty on you. One of my favorite colors

Hi Mimi, good book selection. Keep safe me lovely and be lucky 💞💞💞

Having a few reference books was the missing link I needed! It'll be so helpful when working through a pattern to have info at my fingertips. Thanks! 💕

I see 2 that I am interested in getting.....thank you Mimi G....

I appreciate your comment regarding wrinkle or pulling....dont obsess! Love it! Thank you for sharing your books.

Thanks Mimig!! I have about 4 of these books and looking to buy more. I'm learning more everyday.

Learning how to sew to fit different body shapes is the truth all creative sewist need to know. Cos it takes very little alterations to achieve that. Thank you sis for this video.🥰😘.

Love this! Thank-you so much.

I love sewing have for years your never to old to learn something new each day I love your really short hair it looks really cute on you

Awesome selection I will have to look for these books especially the one for curvy girls. Right now I currently have Simplicity Simple the Best Book for Sewing and Coats & Jacket and then I found Sew it Academy ! This year my goal is to sew my own wardrobe! Thanks again for the great info.🤗

Thanks so much for the book recommendations! I just bought the Complete Book of Sewing!!

Thank you Mimi. I am just starting to sew. I took a class this summer but I really need more. I discovered your patterns and video just browsing through the fabric store. I am very hippy with a small waist so nothing fits right. Your video have been a tremendous help. As I obsess over every wrinkle but no more. I will be joining sewing academy. Again thank you for sharing your knowledge

Thank you! Fitting others for me is a real issue😔...so much so I've decided to not sew for clients. I'm going to take some time off to hone my skills in this area- but I'll still be seeing for myself😉 (lol)!!! And I'm pretty sure that seeing for others is not my - but it's always nice to know how. I'll definitely be checking out these books. But my biggest thank you is for the advice on not obsessing.... that part is pure gold💛💛!!!!

Thank you for this nice selection of books, esp. interested in the ones on fitting. Miss the links. 💕

Good advice to not worry over every wrinkle! I find it helpful to focus on improvement in fitting, not perfection.

You are a very good teacher. Keep it up.

I absolutely LOVE your videos!

Thank you Mimi 😊😊👍🏼

I WANT TO GET THAT SEWING BEGINNERS BOOK AND NANCY Z'S BOOK. IT IS ON MY WISH LIST.

I am a huge fan of Sandra Betzina. I got to meet her at a sewing seminar. She is amazing. I have all her books. Fit for Real People is a great book too. I have that one and ton of other sewing books. I love vintage sewing books. My mom taught me to sew in the 70’s so I have all the books she started out with.

Great information love a good book. Thank you so much

Thanks for making this video. I like to "test" out books from the library and if I like them I will buy them.

Thanks mimi great as always!!!!😉

I love Mimi G sew along will try the book I'm a beginner .

You are an inspiration to me.You inspire me to want to sew and make my own shoes.lol

great review of general sewing books. Thank you!

Thanks for the pep talk about body sizes.

So very helpful. Thanks. 😊

Mimi, I love your hairstyle, ordering the first listed

Huge thanks for the resources

Yess!!!! Though I'm in the SIA, I still like to have books for references....thank you so much and yes "all videos are not created equal "🤦‍♀️

Thanks Mimi for mentioning the over fitting issues. I use to over fit all the time and then I couldn’t sit down in my skirts! Thank you for taking the pressure off!

Thanks for sharing Mimi💞❤️💯😘😘😘😘😘🌺🥰🌈love you!

Thank you, Ma'am it was very much informative and helpful.

I ADORE the fly zip I learnt from Kenneth D. King on 'Jeanius'....I can't believe they look as good as they do....so anything he teaches I want!!

Thank you, great info

Gosh!... I love your channel!.... You are ..'da'Bomb!'... and so real!!!....Bless you!....

Been waiting for this video 🤗🤗

My favorite books often include French and Italian tailoring and haute couture construction techniques. As well as patternmaking, draping, and sewing, and even historical fashion and costume books that are incredible resources for couture and fancy dress clothing. I once followed a basic sewing book and a couture sewing book and compared the fitting of a bustier top by using the instructions given to create the bustier and it turns out couture dressmaking books win since it covers how to fit, boning placement, proper interlining and stabilizers, ironing techniques, and my favorite is the types of boning used.

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 we really do need to stop forcing our obsession with perfect wrinkle free fitting on others. I couldn't agree with you more about that. Before i started sewing I didn't even think about it, now I see it everywhere. I needed to really remember that bodies need to move and step back and accept that what ever fit I was getting even with a bit of effort on my garments was 110% times better than how my ready to wear clothes fit.

Such a great video. I have some of those books, and some others not mentioned but tbh rarely reference them. I should do more often. I have a youtube channel that focuses on plus size dressmaking, there is such a need for more plus size info. I think curvy and plus size have two different meanings. You can be both or one or the other, but often fit adjustments needed will be similar. Great to hear your patterns go up to the 28. A lot of companies have to be bought to plus sizes kicking and screaming so I've long campaigned for more size inclusivity in patterns.

Very eye opening and informative

Yes! Thank you for the reminder to not obsess over wrinkles. Def guilty of that. Whew.

Thank you. This video is invaluable.

The Sewing Machine Accessory Bible by Wendy Gardiner is also a great book. She had a class on Bluprint as well if you got a membership before closing. It teaches you what all those extra feet are about as well as ideas on how to use them. It can speed up your sewing!

Thanks! I’ll check these out at my library... Love my library... I live in the city, so I can get any book sent to my library from other libraries. I take out many books, then purchase the ones that I can really use. Look on ebay, etsy, craigslist for used books! I just bought ‘Pattern Making Techniques for Beginners’ by Francesca Sterlacci... great book ☺️

Great info. Thank you.

Thanks SO MUCH❣

I want to sew more just cant afford the fabric I want to use..Great advice..Thawhadah!

I love Sew It Academy! Mimi does a fantastic job explaining EVERYTHING. I don't regret the investment at all.

@dkadwoa4114

4 жыл бұрын

How much is the academy....and how does it work....

@loyalbee6904

4 жыл бұрын

@@dkadwoa4114 it's $11.98 a month

@dkadwoa4114

4 жыл бұрын

@@loyalbee6904 thank you very much....

Fast fit and sewing for plus size are on my list. I bought Reader's Digest Complete guide to sewing in the 80's when I first started and recently bought it again. Excellent book that covers everything. And I've also got 'Fabrics' by Ann Ladbury that covers everything you could ever want to know about fabric.

Thank you for that. I have fit issues so knowing that this library of literature is available is helpful. I have not posted other than my Railroad tote, due to fit issues. I will continue to read, practice, and eventually gain the confidence to post. Thanks again.

@rerelat8242

4 жыл бұрын

Same for me too.

@lilybogaards5089

4 жыл бұрын

You’re not alone. Started sewing again after decades. Have not sewn a successfull garment yet. Do remember the sewing and garment construction, but really struggle with getting decent fit on my not so young anymore, curvier body. ☹️

Love you Mimi

I truly like Kenneth King and will get his book, I am very interested in sewing for plus size. Will you have a class on this?

☮️ peace to you and your family too.

💯great books

Great. Idea resource. As a new sewist, getting the fit right is indeed the most frustrating part. Well, other than cutting fabric. I utilize my local library A LOT in finding great sewing books, then I’m able to determine which ones are worth purchasing. I’d like to add 1 other that is immensely helpful: All New Fabric Savvy (How to Choose & Use Fabrics) by Sandra Betzina. This comprehensive book tells how to launder, interface, cut, mark; which thread, needle & stitch length to use; how to press, etc. it’s my top-notch favorite.

Professional Sewing Techinques for designers. Looks wonderful. It's out of print, as far as I can see.

Nancy's books are the best! Truly one of the best in our industry!

@nancyespinoza8974

4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Super helpful 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

THANK YOU. THIS WILL BE INTERESTING AND A CHALLENGE FOR ME. BECAUSE, I NEVER COULD LEARN HOW TO SEW FROM A PATTERN. I WOULD SKETCH IT OUT AND IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD LOOK LIKE. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS ONLY FOR THINGS LIKE PILLOW SHAMS, A FLIMSY BATHING SUIT AND A SKIRT BUT, I'M READY TO GIVE IT A TRY. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. AND OH, SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS. (I'M AT WORK) 🙄☺️ 🙏

🙌🏾 Thank you very much

Thank you for the info

great recommendations

Thanks Mimi for this great post you truly are a fountain of knowledge. From this collection which would be your top must have 2 books?

Thank you for the info of the books, very interesting, i will Co if the are available in spanish too. Have a bless day.🇵🇷

Hello newbie here :) assuming you made your shirt. I LOVE IT! Please do a video on how to make it 💚

Good one....."obsessive"

Thanks for the shout-out!

Nice video!! I didn't know Nancy Zieman had passed away. So sorry to hear.

Another really great sewing book that unfortunately is out of print is Sewing secrets from the fashion industry. Lots of info and step by step instructions with color photos for each step.

thank you x

Thank you so much cause I have been making stuff and it ends up to small.

Thankyou ♥️